Author: Raphael Bannerman-Quartey

National Sports Authority backtracks exorbitant stadium charges The National Sports Authority has with immediate effect withdrawn the exorbitant charges conferred on Ghana Premier League clubs for the usage of the Accra Sports Stadium in the upcoming season. This week,the NSA caused an uproar in football circles after announcing an amount between GHC 15,000 and GHC 20,000 for category C and B Matches respectively, which will be paid by the 5 clubs(Hearts, Kotoko, Inter Allies, Legon Cities, and Olympics) bound to use the national stadium for their home duels. It’s no surprise that after numerous bodies, Ministry of Youth and Sports,…

Its a dream come true – Richard Ofori on move to Orlando Pirates Ghana Black Stars shot-stopper Richard Ofori has finally made his long-awaited switch from Maritzburg United to Orlando Pirates. The new deal comes off after the 26-year-old impressed with his former side, he has since penned a three-year deal with the South Africa giants, Orlando Pirates. The South African club released a statement confirming the new three-year deal. “The 26-year-old has signed with the Buccaneers after agreeing terms to a three a year deal,” the club statement said. Richard Ofori, who couldn’t hide his excitement at signing with…

Kotoko won’t beat me for the third time – Eleven Wonders coach Ignatius Osei-Fosu With the new season edging closer, most coaches have started running their mouth on how the season will pan out, Coach for Techiman Eleven Wonders, Ignatius Osei-Fosu has waded into expectations heading into this season by suggesting that he won’t kowtow to the pressures of playing Asante Kotoko on the opening weekend of the Ghana Premier League. The Techiman-based club will battle it out on the opening day of the new Ghana Premier League 2020/2021 season when they play away to Kotoko at the Accra Sports…

Razak Abalora divides opinions on Kotoko move Ghana Premier League giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko are on a spending spree signing players from all cylinders in the country to properly augment their squad ahead of the domestic and continental competitions. In recent times, the club moved swiftly to acquire the services of former Ghana Premier League shot-stopper Razak Abalora from Tanzanian giants Azam FC in the ongoing transfer window. On Tuesday, his official announcement was greeted with mixed feelings with some suggesting that he will bring the needed competition to the team more importantly the goalkeeping department of the club. However,…

Felix Annan favours loan move after Abalora signing Kumasi Asante shot-stopper, Felix Annan is strongly forcing the technical team to allow him join any of the top Ghana Premier League side, with Dreams FC, said to be his preferred destination. The 25-year-old, who was recently named SWAG local footballer of the year following his exploits in 2019 has come under threat following the arrival of Razak Abalora. Prior before he was deposed, Annan, manned the post four times after getting married to his girlfriend in early January. This however gave the opportunity for the second choice goalkeeper, Kwame Baah, to get…

Price Opoku Agyemang flies to South Africa to complete Cape Town City FC move Medeama SC striker Prince Opoku Agyemang has flown to South Africa to complete a move to Cape Town City FC. The Tarkwa based club and Cape Town City reached an agreement in April 2020 for the transfer of the 28-year-old striker. Opoku Agyemang is expected to pen a three-year deal with his new club ahead of the new season, 2020/2021 campaign. The fearsome striker impressed in the recently canceled season after scoring a whopping eleven (11) goals in 14 games and three (3) assists. Opoku Agyemang…

Accra Hearts of Oak agree deal to sign highly rated lad Ismael Ali Razak Barely two weeks to end the ongoing transfer window, Accra Hearts of Oak have dipped into the transfer market to sign highly-rated lad Ismael Ali Razak from lower-tier side Golden FC. Hearts of Oak have long scouted the player in a bid to augment their youth and first-team squad ahead of the new season. The youngster who possesses the ability to play on the wings as well as through the middle as a striker, he comes highly recommended by persons who have watched him play on…

Patrick Yeboah agrees to join Medeama after Kotoko exit Former Asante Kotoko defender Patrick Yeboah is inching closer to a move to Tarkwa based, Medeama SC in the ongoing transfer window. Patrick Yeboah and Kotoko mutually agreed to part ways, this situation raised lots of talking points in the media circles, with many questioning the players’ exit only after joining the club from Karela FC a year ago. But in a recent media with Accra based Happy FM, he stated that the reason for leaving the Porcupine Warriors was purely personal in nature “For now, I am a free agent…

Kotoko, Hearts storm Koforidua for Pre-season preparations Two of Ghana’s biggest franchise, Accra Hearts of Oak and Kumasi Asante Kotoko have both pitched camps in Kofouridua, Eastern Region. ahead of the new 2020-21 season. This situation has raised lots of talk points in the football landscape, with many questioning the motive behind the duo powerhouses choosing to pitch camps in Koforidua ahead of other areas in the country. The duo are feverishly preparing ahead of the new season having signed players to augment their side following the cancelation of the prior season as a result of the impact of the…

Abalora nears Kotoko switch Former WAFA goalkeeper, Razak Abalora is said to have concluded talks with Ghana Premier League giants, Asante Kotoko SC ahead of the new season according to Kumasi based Light FM. The shot-stopper recently ended his three-year stint with Tanzanian powerhouse, Azam FC in the just-ended season. In a recent local interview with Adom TV, he confirmed solid interest from a host of clubs in the Ghana Premier League, “I can confirm interest from local clubs like Dreams FC, Kotoko, Hearts of Oak and Ashantigold but my attention is on a foreign move” Asked about the club…